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Description
Conductors, composers and arrangers conduct bands and orchestras, compose musical works and arrange instrumental and vocal compositions. They are employed by symphony and chamber orchestras, bands, choirs, sound recording companies, and orchestras for ballet and opera performances, or they may be self-employed.v
Job Titles
- Band director
- Conductor
- Maestro
Main Duties
- Select and interpret musical works and lead bands, orchestras and choirs during rehearsals and performances.
Workplaces
- Chamber orchestras
- Choirs
- Music Bands
- Opera companies
- Orchestras for ballet, opera or theatre performances
- Self-employed
- Sound recording companies
- Symphony orchestras
Skills
- Evaluation
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Coordinating
Abilities
- Auditory Attention
- Hearing Sensitivity
- Memorizing
- Sound Localization
- Information Ordering
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Active Learning
Similar Occupations
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $30,847 | $36,000 | $101,000 |
Training
| TRAINING PROGRAM | INSTITUTION | CREDENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Music Performance | Holland College | Diploma |
| Bachelor of Music Education | UPEI | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts (Music Major) | UPEI | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Music | UPEI | Undergraduate |
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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